Rubella, also known as German measles or three-day measles, is a vaccine-preventable infection caused by the rubella virus. The disease is often mild, with half of people not realizing that they are infected.
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Body SystemLymphatic or Immune System 1 ICD-10 ChapterI: Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases 2 Communicable or Non-communicable Transmission Route Condition Class Causative Agent First Described Causative Agent
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1. Rubella (Wikipedia)
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Rubella, also known as German measles or three-day measles, is a vaccine-preventable infection caused by the rubella virus.
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Swollen lymph nodes are common and may last a few weeks.
View the Source 2. Wikipedia: ICD-10
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Certain infectious and parasitic diseases
3. Wikidata: Rubella
WikidataWikidata P1060 (transmission-route: droplet)Quote, Wikidata P1060 (transmission-route: droplet)
Disease transmission process: droplet infection
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